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Don't Quit!

I would advise myself not to rush things. Yes, it is amazing that I'm out here on my own for the first time and this taste of freedom is intoxicating but don't rush yourself. Take your time experiencing things and don't feel pressured to conform. Everything will happen as it should and rushing things takes the shimmer and shine off of the experience. And most importantly, stay true to yourself and be happy, things are never as bad as they seem.

That a whole,possibly life changing experience is awaiting and with all the emotions welling up inside, empower yourself by knowing and accepting your weaknesses and prior struggles , to give this experience/ journey what ever it takes , though at times the demands and frustration may make you want to quit or give up , cry alittle, swear at it , even break to go get your favorite coffee with some friends, then use your strengths and self-confidence to propel you foward with openmindedness in succeeding as the journey unfolds with its twists and turns as decisions are made and sometimes questioned with whatever life challenges are put before you ; always remember to be true to yourself, seeking inner peace and discovering your passion(s) for what you want in your career and also in life, then go out into our ever changing world with your own unique style, grace, dedication and commtment leaving ayour legacy through sharing your gifts and passions and desire to be one that helps transform the world into an even better place.

College is not as easy as high school and the tools being provided to you at this moment in your life will help you exponentially in college so please pay more attention.

I would tell myself not to procrastinate on assignments because in the end it only causes more stress. I would also make sure to note that critically thinking from the beginning is necessary and should be used in all classes. Critically thinking enables assignments to be of better quality. Doing assignments as early as possible leads to more revision time. My last piece of advice I would give myself is go into every class with a positive attitude and know that success is achievable.

Knowing that the High School you attend does not prepare you much for college, go out and search for resources that challenge you enough so that you have the skills to tackle difficult assignments. Also, go to your guidance counselor and ask her for a guide on study tips. College is all about knowing how to study well and effectively. On the long nights, stay away junk food because freshmen 15 happens to anyone. Instead, stick to fruits, light crackers or nuts. It is quick brain food and keeps you awake longer than a cheese burger might. When it comes to college applications and scholarships, always apply early! You will loose out on the good opportunities that they offer at the start of the school year. Stay ahead with every deadline because it becomes overwhelming with school, extracurriculars, work and college applications. Overall mentally prepare yourself as early as possible so that when arriving on campus you're ready for the milestones ahead.

My family has always said that by going to college one finds out what they want to be when they grow up, the rest of your life is being it. I started college when I was twenty-one with hopes of being a psychologist and I am now turning forty-one and I have a full grasp of what I want to be doing in grad school and for the rest of my life. There are many reasons people go to college depending on who you are and for me it was to prove something . I am severely disabled and what other people can do in a minimal amount of time takes me one or two hours. Even though I started out as a freshman needing to prove something to everyone, during my junior year when I was up at 3 in the morning and I needed to find that raw determination to go on, I didn't know if I could. Now I am gambling that the same raw determination that allowed me to finish college, will allow me to get through graduate school. I think the most important thing that people can learn about in college is yourself.

So far in my college experience, I have really discovered who I am and who I want to be. Upon my arrival at this institution three years ago, I felt very lost and confused in life. I had no idea what I wanted to do professionally, I was completely unattached to friends from high school, and I felt rather worthless. Quickly this all turned around in my favor. I have now decided on a career in Non-Profti Management, and have discovered my love for philosophy. I have made friends who allow me to be the fun, silly, driven, passionate person that I am, and they love me for it. Finally, I am very active around campus and make a difference every day with the work that I do to improve campus life. I feel that this is where I belong, every day. And, although friends will come and go and I will eventually graduate, I will take with me everything I have learned here - academically and personally - with the confidence that I am who I am supposed to be. My college experience has given me an identity, and I am greatful for that.

My college experience has opened my mind to so many things that I have never seen before. It has opened my mind to how empowering it is to see a classroom full of women working on a chemistry lab experiment or studying biology, fields that were once dominated by men. College of Notre Dame of Maryland encourages all students to participate in community service, and it has opened my mind to the importance of helping others. I now realize that although I am only one person to the world, I have the potential and ability to make a difference in the lives of others. Finally, my school has taught me to be a leader. As a women's college, Notre Dame empasizes the importance of women obtaining leadership roles and transforming the world. This gives me the confidence to follow my own path towards what I feel passionate about. Choosing College of Notre Dame was one of the best decisions I have ever made in my life, and I wouldn't choose to be getting my education anywhere else. I know it will allow me to make a graceful transition into womanhood while also helping me spread my wings.

Going to a small women's college I actually got a lot more out the experience than I thought. I was not only empowered and became more confident but was able to multi-task and be involved in my different areas. I was able to continue to play sports and still excell academically. I have many great memories leading as the captain of my soccer and tennis teams as well as other campus organizations. I came in as a shy freshman and left as a grown leader.

Coming from a family with seven children, I am the first to have the opportunity to attend college. Since there are so many people in my family, my parents have to work extra hard to send me to such a prestigeous school. My father is currently stationed in Afghanistan in order to support my family. The sacrifices my family makes for me for a shot at becoming successful drives me to become everything I have the potentional to be. Knowing how hard my family works for me helps me to take something from every day as a lesson in order to help me become successful. I know my hard work and determination will pay off one day so I am able to not only support myself, but also to give back to the very people who allowed me to get to that point. My college education is such a crucial part of my present life and my future because this education will help me to become the person I strive to be.

My college experience has been a boost to my self esteem. After taking a twenty year break from college, it feels great to be back in the classroom and doing well. Not only that, I have made some terrific friends I know that I will have for life. Even if I never got a job after I graduated, I would feel great about the fact that I finally finished. I have learned a lot about a variety of subjects, and I feel that I have gained a greater understanding of the world in which we live. The College of Notre Dame is allowing me to realize my dream of becoming a teacher and I am very grateful for the opportunity. While its too soon to say whether I have acheived my goal of becoming a teacher, the college experience has been invaluable to my personal growth and I feel confident that my education will carry me far!

I love the people, and the friendships that I have formed. Although, I have only been a student of CND for a year, I have made some amazing friendships and cannot wait for next year.

I have not been in school for 30 years. I was a bookkeeper on the old style journals, everything is now electronic. I have not worked for 20 years and feel I am now ready to re-enter the work force. I I have found that returning to school has been an experience. I am learning electronic written communication, electronic accounting. These are much needed skills to rejoin the work force. If I had not decided to return to school I would never have learned the skills I need to find work. I never would have been able to have found employment. What little time I have spent in college has made me aware of how out of touch with the working world I have been. College will give me an oppertinity to

Think globally and participate locally! I am a Special Education major, so I like to study education and learning trends from all different cultures and apply them to my students. My goal is to utilize my education to customize their learning plan so that they experience the best opportunity for academic and personal success for a lifetime. In return, I will learn just as much from them as they are learning from me!

I am in the process of changing majors. I was attending Iowa Western Community College when I was shot in the legs. I dropped out of school and track because of my injuries. I have heard nothing but good things about South East Community College and since its closer to home I will be attending there this year. College has not been that great of an experience but I am going to go back and try again!

I have gotten so much out of my first year college experience. Just the other day I was telling my best friend I feel like I have been force to grow up. It has thought me to be open minded, to respect other opinions, made me multicultural, and most of all it had thought me time management. I have learned to be open minded in a sense of I had more freedom so I was very open minded when it comes to trying different things that I would normally do. I have had eaten foods with my Asian friends that if I have ever were to be in a place by myself or even when I was in high school I would not dear to try. Working with kids who had different background and different opinions thought me to respect others opinions. I have also worked at the International office which allowed me to meet kids from around the world which built me multicultural background stronger. I was also learning to manage time. I learned to do what is important as my school work first then had time for the rest at the same time.

If I could go back in time, I would definitely tell myself to save all the money that I could save from summer jobs, birthdays and such. Not only is tuition expensive but once you pay for college there are still many other expenses. Books alone can cost $700 a semester. My room and board at the College of Notre Dame is $9000.00 a year. You definitely need a car and gas money because you'll need to go off campus for somethings like museums, materials for a project or to see a movie. I don't think high school students think about all the added expenses associated with college, I know I didn't. I thought I could just take out loans and pay for college. What I failed to realize is eventually loans need to be paid back and loans only pay for certain things.

If I could go back to being a senior in high school I would have done more research about where I want to receive my education. I do not regret any decisions I have made, but I wish I was more focused and dedicated to my education as a freshman in college. I would advice my former self to SAVE MONEY for college. When I was in high school I never knew I would have to pay my way through college, but life has its' own twists and turns. I may not like paying school bills but it makes me more responsible. I did not do alot of research about colleges, but I believe the best lesson one can learn is from experience itself!

First and most importantly, i would tell myself to buckle down and work hard my last year. Eventhough , its your last year of school, doesn't mean colleges won't look at your grades. Second, i would apply for each and every scholarship. The extra money could not only help pay for college, but it can help give you a little extra money to buy books, supplies and other things you will need. Scholarships also can help give you the same amount of money or more that a part time job would. Instead of working long hours to help pay for school, your scholarships can help with that and give you more time on your hands to focus on your school work. Third, i would choose my school wisely. The college you pick will be the college you will have to deal with for the next four years. Eventhough you can transfer, that process is a lot to deal with. Also, try to not go to school with your freinds. You wll make more friends and always can see your old friends on breaks.